Friday May 18, 2018 – Peterborough man is facing charges including assault with a weapon following Thursday evening incident

Calls for Service: (May 17 at 8 a.m. to May 18 at 8 a.m.) 92

Assault with a weapon Arrest:
A 54-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges including assault with a weapon following a Thursday evening incident.

On May 17, 2018 at approximately 7 p.m. the accused and the victim, a man in his 30’s, became involved in a dispute in a Dublin Street parking lot. The accused and victim know of each other. During the argument it was reported that the accused brandished a knife and attempted to strike the victim, threw a brick at him and threatened him. The incident was reported to police and officers attended.

As a result of the investigation Paul Charles Paradis, 54, of Dublin Street, was arrested and charged with the following:

Assault with a weapon X2

Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (May 18).

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